Hunt. Fish. Freedom. - Presented By The International Order of T Roosevelt

Hunt. Fish. Freedom. - Presented By The International Order of T Roosevelt

Welcome to Hunt. Fish. Freedom., the official podcast of the International Order of T. Roosevelt. This is the show for those who live for the call of the wild, the thrill of the hunt, and the freedom of the great outdoors. Whether you're in a treestand, on the water, or around the campfire, this is your home for stories, strategy, and the spirit of adventure. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and the pursuit of a free and wild future.

Episodes

October 10, 2025 24 mins
What happens when anti-hunting activists try to criminalize catching a fish or harvesting a deer? This time on Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Luke Hilgemann, CEO of the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR), to discuss one of the most critical battles facing outdoorsmen today—the fight to protect the constitutional right to hunt and fish. From the wolf population crisis in Wisconsin to the shocking ...
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What happens when a lifelong hunter takes his passion for the outdoors into the Statehouse? In this episode, Ohio State Representative Ty Matthews joins the crew to talk about hunting, conservation, and the fight to protect Ohio’s outdoor traditions. A lifelong outdoorsman raised in Finley, Ty shares how growing up in the woods with his father shaped his views on responsibility, conservation, and the value of passing on those le...
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The battle to protect hunting and fishing traditions in Ohio is heating up, and you’re part of it. In this powerful episode, leaders from the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR) join Ohio legislators and grassroots advocates to discuss the fight to secure a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Ohio. What starts as a local gathering over cold beer and wild game turns into an inspiring call to protect our outdoor herita...
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Florida’s black bear hunt is back—discover what this means for conservation, hunters, and future generations. The Florida black bear is one of the great conservation success stories of modern wildlife management. Once reduced to only a few hundred animals, today the population exceeds 4,000—and for the first time in a decade, the hunt has officially returned. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, host Kenya Link sits down with T...
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Discover how a Wisconsin family turned passion for hunting into advocacy, tradition, and generational outdoor legacy. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia sits down with Luke and Kaleb Hilgemann to share a powerful family story about hunting, fishing, and preserving outdoor traditions in Wisconsin. From tracking deer at age three to helping change state hunting laws, Kaleb’s journey shows how the next generation i...
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A once-in-a-lifetime Idaho bighorn sheep hunt brings family, tradition, and conservation together. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom, host Kenia shares the excitement of drawing one of Idaho’s rarest bighorn sheep tags—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt in the rugged Rocky Mountains.  Joined by her father, this hunt is more than just pursuing wild game—it’s about family tradition, conservation, and carrying forward...
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Discover how a farm kid turned musician became one of the world’s most accomplished big game hunters. In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., IOTR’s own Kenia Link sits down with J. Alain Smith — best-selling author, award-winning international big game hunter, conservationist, and musician—to explore a lifetime devoted to the outdoors. From his early days duck hunting in Washington State to chasing Sitka blacktail in Kodiak, A...
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For hunters and anglers, the Second Amendment isn’t just about politics — it’s personal. It’s about preserving the freedom to head into the field, pass down traditions, and manage wildlife the way America always has: with boots on the ground and firearms in hand. In this episode of Hunt Fish Freedom, host Kenia Link sits down with John Commerford, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), to discu...
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In this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. podcast, host Kenia Link is live from IOTR 2025 joined by Charles Whitwam, president of Howl for Wildlife. They discuss the importance of grassroots advocacy in conservation and hunting. Charles emphasizes the need for effective communication and education to bridge the gap between hunters and the non-hunting public. The conversation explores the emotional connections people have with hun...
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In this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. podcast, host Kenia Link is joined by Tyler Sharp of The Modern Huntsman to discuss his journey into the world of hunting and conservation, the philosophy behind Modern Huntsman, and the importance of ethical storytelling in the hunting community. We dig deep into the intersection of art and conservation - with beautiful print magazines experiencing a huge resurgence in recent years, the ...
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In this episode of the Hunt. Fish. Freedom. Podcast we dive deep into the intersection of hunting, fishing, conservation, and the outdoor lifestyle with guest Dan Cabela of the Cabela Family Foundation. This wide-ranging conversation explores how hunters and anglers contribute to wildlife conservation, food security, and the protection of wild places. Learn about the Cabela Family Foundation and their partnership with IOTR.  Dan...
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Kenia Link is joined by fellow Minnesotans Pat and Nicole Reeve of the Driven Hunter television. This show recorded from the floor of IOTR’s recent 2025 gathering in Naples, Florida. Pat and Nicole have been involved with the International Order of T. Roosevelt from the beginning. They recognize the critical importance of the constitutional right to hunt and fish for the future of their 5 children, grandkids and generations beyond....
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May 23, 2025 45 mins
In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with YouTuber and fishing influencer Josh Jorgenson of BlacktipH to talk about the freedom to fish. Fresh off the big win of preserving the right to hunt and fish in the Florida constitution, Josh Jorgenson shares the workload that is YET to be done - combatting mismanagement, reigning in unreasonable diving practices, and what we can all do to ensure that these fis...
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In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down on the floor of IOTR 2025 in Naples, Florida with Executive Director Luke Hilgemann and Representative Liz Caruso of Maine — the trio dives into why it’s important to add the right to hunt and fish to your state constitution if it’s not there already. They talk about Liz’s bill to enshrine the right to hunt and fish in Maine, what inspired her to bring forward this ...
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In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with retired boxer and avid hunter King Pedford—the two dive deep into King’s transition from professional boxer to his ‘hunting’ career, how staying sharp while remaining patient is a skill that carried over from boxing to hunting, and the birth of Haymaker Hunting. Connect with King Pedford: Instagram: king_pedford  https://www.instagram.com/king_pedford?igsh=MX...
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In this episode of Hunt. Fish. Freedom., host Kenia Link sits down with Bethany Beathard—a military wife, homeschooling mom of five, and passionate outdoorswoman. They dive into the importance of getting kids involved in hunting, fishing, and conservation, as well as the growing role of women in the hunting community. Bethany shares how she weaves nature-based learning into her homeschooling curriculum, teaching her children ethic...
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Kenia catches up with media personality, policy analyst, outdoor writer, and podcaster Gabriella Hoffman. Gabby and Kenia talk about the media environment around outdoor and hunting/fishing policy, what it will take to ensure better media coverage of our issues, why early adventures in the outdoors are important for moulding the next generation of sportsmen and women, how to get involved in outdoor policy, and much more! Don’t for...
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Kenia catches up with Travis of All Florida (SP?) to talk about the IOTR’s historic victory in Florida this November, along with some fun team hunting and fishing stories from the team to help you get to know them. Travis, a former fishing and hunting guide and born and raised “Florida Man”, recounts what it took to build a winning coalition that ended up garnering more votes than even the hotly-contested Presidential race, and div...
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Thanks for tuning into the ‘Hunt. Fish. Freedom’ podcast, presented by the International Order of T Roosevelt! Hosted by Kenia Link and other members of the IOTR crew, this episode will tell you what to expect from IOTR after our big win in Florida for the Right to Hunt and Fish, tackle the building of campaigns to spread “right to hunt” legislation across the nation, and more. Subscribe, leave a review and tune in for biweekly epi...
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